WTF

So after logging out after being chased by some man and 2 of his friends. i am in the middle of no where. So i talk to a few guys and decide on a trip to liberty. A guy there needs help mining and i figure if i do it he will let me keep the cobblestone. So im there for a good 15 minutes clearing and all when the guy im helping goes "hey is shortman after you he just got into town." I see him just as I log out because im not prepped to fight nor am i even good at it.

Im super glad to know that I cannot go anywhere without being hounded down. I only hope I dont log in to an instant death.